Nuestra Alma

Nuestra Alma is rooted in principles of healing justice and radical love for collective well-being.

At the heart of our approach is the belief that transformative change begins with self-love and that love then extends to our people. Our program honors the understanding that healing is a collective journey, and it starts with embracing amor as a powerful force for transformation. Connecting collective/inner healing work with transformational leadership development, members learn to cultivate the skills and mindset needed to lead with cariño, empatia, compassion, and influence an initiative to want to change the systems not built for us.

We ground ourselves in our history and community, we recognize the importance of understanding and appreciating our roots. Our deep roots serve as our soul’s source of strength, providing nourishment needed for personal growth and resilience. Regrounding in our roots, not only strengthens our own well-being, or our conocimiento of ourselves but it also contributes to the collective spirit of our community.

Through a combination of circulos de sanacion, workshops, peer to peer support, and holistic engagement initiatives, Nuestra Alma creates an environment where individuals can start their journey of self-discovery, healing, and empowerment. By embracing radical love, we want to create a space where everyone can experience abundance of joy, support, and amor.

This transformative mental health journey, where healing justice and radical love connect to create a powerful force for individual and collective well-being. We want to build a community that thrives on amor, resilience, and the shared strength of our interconnected roots to gain collective power.

Programs

NUESTRA ALMA

Nuestra Alma Program is Movimiento Poder’s wellness program centered around healing and radical love for everyone’s well-being. We believe that real change starts with loving yourself, and that love then spreads to others. Our program, open to high school students, understands that healing is a group journey and that love is a powerful force for change.

For youth: Every 4th Tuesday of the month starting August 27th, 2024 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 pm

For parents: Every 4th Thursday of the month starting August 28th, 2024 from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

If you are interested in being a part of the Nuestra Alma program, contact Jessica at jessica@movimientopoder.org.

Topics Covered:

History of US Mental Health

Explore the evolution of Western mental health, from dehumanizing practices to modern approaches. Understanding this history is crucial, as is connecting with ourselves and exploring alternative practices developed by people of color.

Returning to Self

We explore how to reconnect with ourselves and begin our healing journey, understanding that it’s not a linear process and finding comfort and confidence in starting our own path.

Getting to the Root of it

Let’s discover our inner strength and navigate our feelings, exploring different sides of ourselves that show up in various situations. We’ll learn to work through emotions on our healing journey.

How our Past Impacts Us Now

We’ll explore tools to cope and connect with our inner child, building strategies to handle triggers even when we’re on our own.

Our Body as a Map

Discover the significance of connecting emotions with the body. We’ll explore what somatic practices involve and how embodying feelings of safety, love, and joy can enhance our journey.

Handling Stress

We discuss the challenging and often messy nature of healing journeys, exploring ways to reduce stress and distinguish between healthy and harmful coping mechanisms

Amor Eterno

We explore healthy relationships and forms of intimacy with yourself, friends, family, and others. We also identify green and red flags in ourselves and the relationships we pursue.

Wounds of Wisdom

We conclude by examining how our past experiences—whether positive or negative—provide valuable lessons and wisdom for growth. We discuss organizing our feelings, the importance of inner healing for collective well-being, and how everything interconnects